SASSA spends half a million on an event while grant beneficiaries suffer

Tebogo Msimanga | The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it seems the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, is trying to downplay the R1.5 million the SASSA Free State Regional Office spent on its international women’s day event on 28 March 2023. DA Shadow Minister of Social Development […]

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North West housing backlog denies 318 000 families a decent home

Tebogo Msimanga | The North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Human Settlements has confirmed a housing backlog in the province denying more than 300 000 families access to a decent home. COGHSTA MEC Nono Maloyi admitted that the department forfeited R262 million intended to address the housing backlog over the last two financial years […]

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DA says Ramaphosa must acknowledge that corruption under his government has stolen money meant for water provision

Tebogo Msimanga | The Democratic Alliance (DA) says in Monday’s Presidential Newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought to downplay the state of South Africa’s water supply and infrastructure by stating that “water quality in South Africa is of a high standard”. Leader of the Democratic Alliance John Steenhuisen said aside from a dangerous denial of […]

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Court rejects ANC MP’s application to have his murder case withdrawn

Tebogo Msimanga | The Orkney Magistrates’ Court rejected Sibusiso Kula’s (34), application to have his murder case struck off the court roll. The matter is postponed to 30 June 2023 for further investigations. Kula’s defence indicated to the court that they will register a review application following the judgment. They have also requested to be […]

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EFF says Premier Lesufi uses EPWP to empower ANC volunteers

Just News | The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it condemns the use of the Expanded Public Work Programme (EPWP) to empower ANC volunteers towards the 2024 general elections. The Party says Premier Panyaza Lesufi has launched the bogus Bontle ke Botho Gauteng‘s clean and Green Campaign program which will see 6000 people registered in […]

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A North West former member of Parliament sentenced for stock theft

Tebogo Msimanga | The Schweizer Reneke Regional Court sentenced Veronica Mapule Mafolo 48), a former Member of Parliament in the North West Legislature, and Thabo Freddy Phutiyagae (36), to three years direct imprisonment on a charge of stock theft. The two were arrested following an incident that occurred on 12 January 2018, at a farm […]

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“Can Joburg Mayor be trusted with overseeing R70 billion budget?”

Just News | Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda was sworn in as Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Municipality on On 5 May 2023, DA’s Mpho Phalatse said publicly and in full view of live television and radio broadcast by several media houses, Cllr Gwamanda swore that he “will be faithful to the Republic of South […]

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Inkatha Freedom Party notes malicious attacks on Prince Buthelezi

Tebogo Msimanga | Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Secretary General Secretary Siphosethu Ngcobo says he has taken note of malicious attacks on the IFP and its Founder and President Mangosuthu Buthelezi on the basis of an internal memorandum, which he circulated to all our structures today. “While it is not my habit to discuss internal party […]

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A case of sexual harassment opened against an ANC councillor

Tebogo Msimanga | African Independent National Congress (AINC) says it opened a case of sexual harassment against an ANC Councilor in ward 25, in Kanana in North West Province on Wednesday 03 May 2023. It is alleged that the ANC Councilor in Ward 25 has been consistently demanding sexual favours from community members in exchange […]

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